KidSTART Singapore

Our KidSTART practitioners go beyond home visits to create meaningful opportunities for our families. The team from KidSTART @ Tasek Academy & Social Services organised a guided visit to Jurong West Public Library, complete with a storytelling session for the little ones. Who would have thought that learning could be easy, free and accessible? Join KidSTART if you are interested in making a difference in the lives of our families and giving their children a good start in life. Visit https://kidstart.sg/ to find out more. Our support today. Their better tomorrow. #KidSTARTSG #Allkin #SocialServices #AGoodStart #TheirBetterTomorrow

The spirit of Christmas is about giving, and the best gift we can give our loved ones is the gift of our time! Use this day to create special bonds and memories with your loved ones. Merry Christmas! #KidSTARTSG #Christmas

This year, our KidSTART families embarked on wonderful adventures, discovering the many ways we can care for the natural world around us in sustainable ways. From exploring the magic of sea creatures to learning about recycling and meeting animals at the zoo, it’s been a year full of curiosity, growth, and meaningful moments with Green Adventures by KidSTART and SP Group. Swipe through to relive the highlights of a year where we came together to nurture a deeper love and care for our planet! #KidSTARTSG

Parenting is a journey filled with both challenges and joys, and every small step can shape a child’s future. At KidSTART, we’re committed to walking alongside eligible parents, providing the care, guidance, and support needed to nurture happy, healthy and thriving children. Because every child deserves a strong foundation for a brighter future. Our support today. Their better tomorrow. If you’d like to become a volunteer or sponsor, simply click here: https://lnkd.in/gXTzWUPS. Visit kidstart.sg to learn more about how you can help make a difference in the lives of our families. #KidSTARTSG #AGoodStart #TheirBetterTomorrow

At the latest and last edition of Green Adventures by KidSTART and SP Group, it was all about Caring For The Animals. KidSTART families went on an adventure to Singapore Zoo Mandai Wildlife Group. Nurturing empathy starts from an early age. That’s why hands-on learning experiences such as Green Adventures are so important in our children’s growth journey. Families had the unique opportunity to engage with animals up close, learn about their care, and understand the importance of compassion for all living beings, all while having fun. These experiences not only spark curiosity but also encourage the development of kindness and respect for the environment. Interested in making a difference? Visit https://kidstart.sg to explore how you can contribute to helping every child have a strong start in life. #KidSTARTSG

Positive early-age bonding is a prerequisite for the healthy development of a child. Laying that as a foundation helps with their self-confidence, builds their resilience to cope with life’s challenges and even their ability to form stable relationships. Unfavourable circumstances during pregnancy can impact a child’s growth and brain development. Some children may be at a higher risk of having adverse experiences, but early intervention can help counter its impact. This is why KidSTART believes in a good start from as early as possible. KidSTART journeys with families from the antenatal stage all the way till the child turns 6. Practitioners provide parents with emotional support and equip them with the knowledge and resources to champion their children’s development. KidSTART works closely with the community to provide KidSTART families with the support they need to ensure a good start in life for children. Our support today. Their better tomorrow. Visit kidstart.sg to discover how you can participate in this meaningful journey. #KidSTARTSG #AGoodStart #TheirBetterTomorrow  

They say change begins from the ground up. Meet the ones who are working on the ground to create a meaningful change in the lives of so many families! 💪🏻 Our dedicated volunteers come from diverse backgrounds, but they have one common goal: to use their time meaningfully to support KidSTART families. When it comes to volunteering, every contribution counts! Happy International Volunteer Day everyone. It is with our support today, that we can help create a better tomorrow. If you would like to join us in creating a good start for KidSTART families and children, sign up to be a volunteer with KidSTART today! Visit https://lnkd.in/gjb8pugb for more information. #KidSTARTSG #InternationalVolunteerDay #AGoodStart #TheirBetterTomorrow

Since 2021, KidSTART has been hosting an annual year-end event to show appreciation to our volunteers who have supported and contributed to the community with heartfelt dedication. As 2024 marks the year of celebrating volunteers, KidSTART provided our wonderful volunteers a unique dining experience at Le Petit Chef in Changi Experience Studio. Every volunteer plays a role in our ecosystem of support and we are grateful for all that they do alongside us. Their efforts and commitment truly make a difference and we are extremely grateful to have them as part of our KidSTART family. We look forward to more fruitful journeys together! Swipe through to meet our volunteers! Visit https://lnkd.in/gjb8pugb if you’re interested in doing your part for the community as well. Our support today. Their better tomorrow. #KidSTARTSG #Volunteering #AGoodStart #TheirBetterTomorrow

Since KidSTART’s inception in 2016, the programme has impacted close to 10,000 KidSTART children and their families. By April 2025, KidSTART will be officially scaled up nationwide. KidSTART CEO Mdm Rahayu Buang recently spoke at the Asian Family Conference to share about the evaluation findings of the KidSTART programme, how it validated KidSTART’s efforts, guided our knowledge on the impactful elements of our work, and informed our plans for the nationwide scale up. Read on for an abbreviated version of Mdm Rahayu’s impactful speech! “KidSTART upholds that parents know their children best and aspire for their children. We adopt a strengths-based approach and evidence-based strategies to support parents in developing skills to engage their children positively.  We equip parents with practical knowledge and skills in the areas of child developmental milestones, child health, safety and nutrition as well as antenatal and postnatal care and support.  And we calibrate the support needed based on the family’s needs. Taking into account the evaluation findings, the KidSTART service model was enhanced in several ways: 1. Expansion of Home Visitation - Results showed that home visits worked, thus home visitation is extended to all children in a KidSTART family who are under 6 years old, maximising the reach and duration of intervention as we aim to reach out to 80% of the eligible birth cohort. We noted that parents enjoyed the social interaction from playgroups, so we created KidSTART events and initiatives for families to have further opportunities for social connectedness and parent-child bonding. 2. Continue to build the capabilities of KidSTART Practitioners - The second enhancement is to ensure that KidSTART Practitioners have the capabilities and support to deliver the programme with fidelity. KidSTART Practitioners receive day-to-day guidance from Lead Practitioners, and support in building professional competency and confidence to deliver the KidSTART Curriculum by Mentors. 3. Stronger Partnerships - KidSTART aims to work symbiotically with community partners, social service agencies that are appointed as KidSTART Agencies, ComLink+ and Family Service Centres to support the national social service ecosystem 4. Increased Emphasis on Antenatal Support - Acknowledging the link between maternal health and child development, KidSTART aims to enroll as many eligible mothers as possible from the pregnancy stage. I truly believe KidSTART is not just a programme. It is our collective effort to build a Singapore society that envisions a good start in life for all children. It will take some years before we can really see the full impact but if we are successful in our partnerships and interventions, we would be creating ripples that positively impact not just the families and children that we serve now, but eventually generations that follow. Our Support Today, Their Better Tomorrow.” Find out more about the KidSTART programme at www.kidstart.sg.

KidSTART Singapore is inviting Marketing and Communications firms to submit a proposal for FY25 services to KidSTART SG. Learn more about the request for proposal at https://lnkd.in/gCmPcfWv. We look forward to receiving your applications! For any enquiries, please email us at pr@kidstart.sg #KidSTARTSG #requestforproposal